Fieldstones

I am a pagan, a heathen, a polytheist, and a free-form druid. This blog collects my prayers to the gods of the Celts, insular and continental, and those Germanic gods who were honored in what was once Gaul. I hesitate to say that I take requests, because inspiration is what it is, but if you honor a god of these regions that I've missed here, drop me a line and I'll see what I can do. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Where I am Not that I'm organized, but I do keep a few separate blogs (and mirrors) because there is so much good stuff out there to read these days. Hearthstone at Livejournal Hearthstone at Dreamwidth My general-purpose catchall online journal. Underflow at Wordpress Underflow at Tumblr My prayers to the Greek gods. Fieldstones at Wordpress Fieldstones at Tumblr My prayers to the insular and continental Celtic gods. (You are here.) Hearth and Field at Wordpress Hearth and Field at Tumblr My prayers to the heathen gods.

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Do you mind if i use your hymns in my worship?

Not at all, that is why I make them public, so that they can be used by others if they feel so called!

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When you find the time/inspiration, can you write a hym to Brovos the gaulish god of the hot spring? Thanks lovey!

(Apologies for the delayed response, I’ve just regained access to my Tumblr.)  The difficulty with old inscriptions is the spelling, which is often varied from place to place (or even in the same place!). I think I may have written for your god under the name of Borvo, at http://fieldsofstone.tumblr.com/post/29291213405/.

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Online Resources for the Gaulish Gods

There is a wealth of information available on the gods of the insular Celts, one of the many benefits of having a surviving literature. It can be more difficult to find information about the gods of the continental tribes. Here are a few links to explore.

Deo Mercurio Excellent site about Gaulish gods and religion. My link is to the English-language version of the site, but there is also (and, I believe, primarily) a French version. Good info, good citations.

Celtnet Celtnet is a wonderful trove of information about Welsh, Gaulish and Brythonic deities, well cited and highly recommended.

Gods of Gaul and Britain Map My own no-guarantees, very much a work in progress Google map that attempts to place those Celtic and Germanic gods of Gaul and Britain who we know primarily from archaeological evidence.  If you see any glaring errors, please let me know. :)

If you know of any other good Gaulish links, please let me know!

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Salish again! I do happen to live near the ocean. I have a strong connection with the ocean, and I go to the beach as often as I can. I also lean more towards the Irish gods. The only other god I work with is Wolf Mother, but she's a Native American based god. I'll look more into Lir, and ask more of his followers more questions. thank you for the help!

Wonderful--I'll bet the ocean itself will give you your answers. :)

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Hello, I'm Salish. I'm currently looking for the sea-god-thats-right-for-me and I'm wondering if you might give me some information on Nodens and Lir? What are they like? their personality? likes and dislikes? what good and bad experiences have you had?

Personally, I haven't had frequent direct experience with sea gods--I live near Lake Superior, which is a large body of fresh water rather than salt--but I've found them in general to be not unfriendly; they rule a dangerous realm and I think are accustomed to humanity seeking their favor, although we are certainly not their only concern.

You might want to think about other gods you relate well to and which areas they come from; for example, if you honor other Irish gods, Lir (or his son, Manannan mac Lir, who is also associated with the sea) might be easier for you to connect with. Or, if you honor other Welsh gods, Llyr. You might even be able to approach a god you already know for an "introduction" to a sea god in their family :).

You might also, if you live near a seacoast, want to go to the sea itself, meditate and pray, see what answers you receive; that might provide you some insight.

Good luck to you, I would love to hear how you fare on your journey!

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To Mathonwy

I offer words of praise to Mathonwy, O great one whose tales have been lost to the years, whose might and wisdom we know through your son and heir, far-famed Math who carried your name in love and pride, who ruled his realm with judgment and courage, who held the vast powers of magic in hand. Mathonwy, we know you in the shadow you cast, in the fine and noble spirit you rouse within your kin, within the people of your lands; we know you in the soft sweet song still held within your name. Mathonwy, gracious and gentle one, who knows the strength and worth of men, I honor you.

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To Nudd

I call to wise and shining Nudd, son of noble Don and Beli Mawr the bright, father of Gwyn and Edern who served so well the court of the far-famed king. Nudd of the tangled tales, the confoundment of the years, of tongues that stumble, words gone wrong, Nudd of the many faces and the many names, we see you reflected in the rippled pool, we see you in shadow, we see you in the fog, in seamist and in smoke. I call to you, O god, granter of blessings, upholder of tribe and kin, for all we know of you, for all we are with you, I thank you for your many gifts, I praise your name.

(I do realize that I've just recently written a prayer to Lludd as well; as a very hard polytheist, my thoughts on this are "better safe than sorry.")

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To Gwyn

I offer my praise to Gwyn, son of Nudd, whose tales have been told for many long years, whose stories have shifted--have lost and gained in word and in meaning--but cast a still-familiar shadow, keep their beauty, keep their might. Gwyn of the brave and gallant ways, Gwyn of passions fierce and full, you carried off the maiden fair and battle for her each new May Day; you gather the souls of the valiant and lead the wild hounds on a winter's night; you hold the throne of the fairy realm. Bright of aspect, dark of guise, Gwyn of the worlds about us and beyond, I honor you, O god.

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To Menmanhia

Menmanhia, goddess merciful and good, goddess who knows of men and women, knows our minds, our hearts, our dreams and our desires, I call to you. Menmanhia, far-roaming one, many are the lands in which your name was spoken, many were those who carried their love and loyalty wherever they set their feet. Goddess, you hold our love and faith, you earn our trust and our devotion. Menmanhia who answers prayers, you hear us when we cry out in the night, you give us solace when we weep; you take joy in our joys, you take pride in our deeds, you bless us in all ways.  Goddess, I honor you!

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To Hurstaerga

To Hurstaerga, great and generous goddess, I offer words of praise. Yours are the people of the kind-hearted isle, of a land well bounded by waters clear and cold; yours are the orchards, the heavy-laden trees, abundant with sweet fruit; you are the granter of fortune and plenty, your blessings rain down on the folk of your lands. Once, Hurstaerga, you were well known, your name carved into sturdy stone, shining white and fair; your fame has dwindled, your might only grown, as your gifts and your goodness proclaim. Hurstaerga who answers prayers, I honor you in all your grace and glory.

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To Travalaeha

I call to gracious Travalaeha, great lady of the old city, the place of many peoples, many names, the land so fair and bountiful, so vital and so fine, that all who saw its beauty desired it for themselves. Travalaeha, best and most pleasing of goddesses, most charming and most mighty one, yours is the power of persuasion, yours are the words that compel the heart, the wisdom that proves your words. Goddess, friend of the the merchant and the guildswoman, the craftsman and the soldier, you care for your own with goodness and mercy; I praise and honor you.

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To Lludd

Lludd of the silver hand, of tales and names long told, long twisted round, turned this way and that, Lludd who rules the flourishing isle, lord of the western gate, I call to you. Child of blessed Don, mother of gods, current of the river; child of Beli Mawr, bright beloved whose blood flows in the veins of kings; brother of wise Llefelys and many spirits great and glorious, yours is the tale of the three plagues, the three things hidden and then revealed, O catcher of fish, you are the might of the mists, the builder of castle keep and wall. O Lludd of the waters and the ancient words, I praise and honor you.

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To Creiddylad

I call to fair Creiddylad, daughter of Lludd of the silver hand, loveliest maid in all the isles, gentlest and most noble woman, comely of form, graceful of bearing, charming of manner, shining bright in wisdom and virtue. Creiddylad, your beauty and your goodness drew to you the love of worthy men, your lot it was to bear the strife sown by their rivalry. You know the cost of jealousy, the sorrow and the suffering, you know the burden of a pretty face and a fate unchosen, you know the need of a living world; goddess, I honor your calling.

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To Afallach

I offer my praise to Afallach; I call to you, O son of the father, father of the mother, lord of the orchard and the apple red and sweet, lord of the fortunate isle that men call Avalon. Yours is the far-famed tor, the hill once bound by the sea; yours are the tales of the bright new king, his company dashing and doomed; Afallach, yours is the legend and the legacy, the mystery and the might. You are the last best friend of man, you are our guide and guardian upon our final flight; Afallach of the fruited tree, god of the endless harvest and the life lived after life, I honor you.

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Hello there, I know that prayers are personal but these are so beautiful and well written. Thus I though it best to ask permission to reblog some of them from you? I'm on a roleplaying account but but my character and I share beliefs. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Of course, not a problem--it's what tumblr is set up for after all! :)

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To Rigani

To Rigani, wise of spirit, noble of heart, I offer my praise. Gentle goddess, great queen whose feet are rooted in the sovereign earth, whose hands reach out into the dark, among the stars, yours is the heart of fire, the temple amid the wisps, yours the lands above the fragile shell, above the living stone. Beautiful Rigani, gracious and good, you are the glory of the night, the secret of existence, you are the blossom and the bloom, the scent before the storm. Rigani who stands between order and chaos, who rules each realm, I call your name, I honor your works.

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To Allitio

I call to Allitio of the borderland, lord of the skillful hand, lord of the cauldron dark and deep, companion of the soldier and the smith; you are as well acquainted with the forge as with the battlefield, O god who knows the craftsman and the tool, the weapon and the warrior, O god who knows the killer and the kill and all that follows, as the end follows the beginning, as the leaf falls from the tree, inevitably. Allitio, O friend of fate who guides us to our final rest, who creates that which destroys, I offer you my praise, I honor your calling.